Kettering chairman Imraan Ladak has admitted to offering wayward star Paul Gascoigne a career lifeline prior to their acrimonious parting of the ways.

KETTERING chairman Imraan Ladak has admitted to being subjected to physical threats following Paul Gascoigne’s acrimonious departure from the club.

Paul Gascoigne tonight hit back at allegations of drunkenness made by Kettering chairman Imraan Ladak but has apparently now severed his ties with the club.

Paul Gascoigne was arrested for an alleged assault after photographers scrambled to take his picture, a witness said today.

Paul Davis, Kettering coach under Paul Gascoigne, has backed the former England international’s claims that chairman Imraan Ladak had interfered with team selection.

Paul Gascoigne has been arrested after an alleged assault outside a city-centre hotel.

Paul Gascoigne’s first venture into management ended in acrimony and the accusations from Kettering chairman Imraan Ladak that the former England midfielder’s drinking was out of control.

PAUL GASCOIGNE last night insisted the players and staff at Kettering Town were behind him as he vowed to attend tonight’s match at Alfreton and eventually regain control of the club.

Paul Gascoigne tonight insisted the players and staff at Kettering Town were behind him as he vowed to attend tomorrow night’s match at Alfreton and eventually regain control of the club.

Paul Gascoigne’s involvement at Kettering is shrouded in confusion after chairman Imraan Ladak claimed the former England man had left the club, with Gascoigne insisting he was prepared to buy out Ladak in order to stay on.

Paul Gascoigne’s short reign as Kettering manager has ended with the club’s new owner Imraan Ladak confirming his departure today.

PAUL GASCOIGNE has taken his first managerial role in football after being named as boss of Kettering Town.